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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 1,046.45 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 1,046.45 and 372.98 is: 558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 1,046.45 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/1,046.45 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 1,046.45 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 390,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,308.47/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.97

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